Actor Paul Rudd will visit Dublin to be presented with the Volta Award on the closing night of the Dublin International Film Festival this Sunday.
The award, named after Ireland’s first dedicated cinema, founded in 1909 by James Joyce, recognises individuals “who have made an outstanding contribution to the world of film and screen culture”.
Previous recipients include Al Pacino, Julie Andrews, Ennio Morricone, Daniel Day-Lewis, Claudia Cardinale, Martin Sheen, Kristin Scott Thomas, Brendan Gleeson, Terry Gilliam, Angela Lansbury, and Adam McKay.
US star Paul Rudd’s career has spanned over three decades and has appeared in titles such as Avengers: Endgame, Ant-Man, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy and sitcom Friends.
Rudd will travel to Dublin for the World Premiere of John Carney’s Power Ballad, and a public presentation of the award at the event. The film will close this year’s Festival as the Closing Night Gala at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.
Festival Director Gráinne Humphreys said: “We are proud to honour such an extraordinary talent in Paul Rudd.
“Paul’s remarkable versatility, charisma and enduring appeal have made him one of the most beloved performers of his generation, seamlessly moving between independent film, comedy and global blockbusters.
“We are delighted to welcome him to Dublin, not only to attend the world premiere of Power Ballad but to acknowledge his exceptional contributions to the art of film.”